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Urdang Academy was founded in 1970 by Leonie Urdang to break barriers and promote diversity in the dance world. It is now part of City, University of London and offers degree courses in musical theatre, acting and dance.
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Urdang, previously known as The Urdang Academy, is a performing arts academy based in Islington, London. Founded as a ballet school by Leonie Urdang in 1970 and under the direction of CEO Solange Urdang from 2001 until August 2022, the academy now provides specialist vocational training in dance and musical theatre at Sixth Form ...
Mar 24, 2022 · City University of London has acquired the Urdang Academy, a prestigious performing arts school specialising in musical theatre, based in London. The acquisition is part of City's strategy to enhance its music and performing arts portfolio and to engage with the creative industries.
Feb 9, 2023 · City announces David Blake as the inaugural Academy Director of Urdang, a renowned performing arts academy. Blake is a performer, lecturer, choreographer and creative director with experience in commercials, TV, films and print.
Urdang, a prestigious performing arts school, will be part of a new Department of Performing Arts at City, alongside its music department. The announcement is part of City's strategy to enhance its reputation for music and creative industries.
